I did a favor yesterday,
a kindly little deed.
Then I called all to the world
to stop and look and heed.
They stopped and looked and flattered me
in words I could not trust.
And when the world had gone away,
my good deed turned to dust.
A very tiny courtesy
I found to do today.
T'was quickly done with none to see,
and then I ran away.
For someone must have witnessed it,
For - truly, I declare -
As I sped back the stony path,
Roses were blooming there!
~Anonymous 🌹🌹🌹
